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Light Errant by Chaz Brenchley

A city of secrets, a wanderer with a gift he barely understands, and a darkness that feeds on the spaces between truth and rumor. Light Errant beckons with lyrical mystery and shadowed magic, where every choice casts a long glow.

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In Light Errant, did you enjoy ...

... morally complex protagonists navigating tangled loyalties?

The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

If you appreciated the nuanced, fallible heroes of Light Errant, you'll be drawn to Cazaril in The Curse of Chalion. Bujold crafts a protagonist whose past failures and uncertain ethics shape his journey through a court rife with intrigue and danger, mirroring the moral ambiguity and depth you enjoyed.

... richly imagined cities and layered histories?

City Of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett

If the detailed worldbuilding and immersive setting of Brenchley's Mars were a highlight for you, City of Stairs is a perfect match. Bennett's Bulikov is a city shaped by lost divinities and political secrets, offering the same lush attention to culture, geography, and history that made Light Errant so compelling.

... interwoven plots and shifting allegiances?

The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay

If you relished the multiple storylines and interconnected character arcs in Light Errant, you'll be captivated by how Kay masterfully weaves together different perspectives and agendas in The Lions of Al-Rassan. The novel’s intricate plot will keep you riveted as alliances form and dissolve in a world on the brink of war.

... a cast of flawed, evolving characters working toward a perilous goal?

The Bone Ships by RJ Barker

If the ensemble dynamic and strong character development in Light Errant appealed to you, The Bone Ships will sweep you up with its crew of misfits and their fraught mission across treacherous seas. Each member faces personal growth and tough choices, echoing the group camaraderie and transformation you loved.

... deep character introspection and emotional journeys?

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

If you found yourself invested in the emotional arcs and inner lives of Brenchley’s characters, you’ll be enchanted by Chava and Ahmad in The Golem and the Jinni. Their struggles with identity, loneliness, and belonging are rendered with psychological depth and nuance, promising a similarly affecting reading experience.

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